Inspired by the Lost Women of Science podcast, this nonfiction book explores how ten different women contributed to various scientific fields.  The women highlighted are not famous and the authors are using their platforms to give these women the credit they deserve for their important accomplishments.  Although these women excelled in different fields, such as astronomy, medicine, and engineering, most faced some type of discrimination or were not given credit due to their gender.  

The inside flap lists each woman and their accomplishments and the table of contents gives the page numbers. At the beginning of each section, there is a quick snapshot of why they are important, including any scientific “firsts” they achieved.  This is followed by several pages of narrative, including photos or other graphics that go into detail about the women’s background and how they worked hard to pursue their scientific endeavors.  Many sections also include supplementary information related to the field of study that offers background information for the reader.  This would be a great addition to any library serving fourth thru sixth grade students.  Budding scientists, especially young women, will enjoy reading about those who paved the way in a typically male dominated field.

Reviewed by Lindsay Varnum, Orono Public Library